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VOL. 9, ISSUE 2 (2024)
The Odonate fauna (Insecta: Odonata) of agro and riparian ecosystems in Malappuram district, Kerala: A preliminary assessment and comparison
Authors
M Ali Akshad, P Muhsina
Abstract
Odonates represent some of the most recognizable insects and are sensitive;
it will react immediately to even a small fraction of changes in the habitat.
It prefers live freshwater, non-polluted and oxygenated habitats so they may be
taken as an indicator of ecosystem quality. The present study investigated to
identify and compare the diversity of odonates in agro and riparian ecosystems
in Malappuram district, Kerala during June 2021 to April 2022.Total of 689 odonates
consisting of 22 different species categorized under 5 different families were
observed. In the agro ecosystem a total of 484 odonates categorized under 3
families were observed. Riparian ecosystems total of 205 odonates categorized
under 4 different families were observed. The odonata diversity found in this
ecosystem shows that the damselfly family ceonagrionidae is the most dominant.
Both the ecosystems showed maximum species richness during monsoon and post
monsoon season (July to October). It might be due to the fact that it is the
harvesting period of many paddy fields and availability of plenty of rain water.
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Pages:110-114
How to cite this article:
M Ali Akshad, P Muhsina "The Odonate fauna (Insecta: Odonata) of agro and riparian ecosystems in Malappuram district, Kerala: A preliminary assessment and comparison". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2024, Pages 110-114
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